How Long Do I Have to File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in New Jersey?

After losing a loved one, filing a wrongful death lawsuit might be the last thing on your mind. Fortunately, you have 2 years from the date of your loved one’s death to file a claim for monetary damages. New Jersey has a 2-year statute of limitations for wrongful death lawsuits, so as long as you […]

Who Can Sue for Wrongful Death in New Jersey?

In New Jersey, only the decedent’s personal representative (or executor) can sue for wrongful death. Nevertheless, the wrongful death lawsuit will benefit the decedent’s spouse, children, grandchildren, parents, siblings, nieces, and/or nephews – depending on who is eligible to recover under intestate law. To recover compensation in a wrongful death lawsuit, the personal representative must […]

Judge ruled New Jersey racetrack could be sued for wrongful death

New Jersey fans of car racing may be interested to learn that a federal judge ruled that the racetrack at which a driver died could be sued for negligence. According to the report, the racetrack is being sued for premises liability by a woman whose husband died after his car’s engine burst into flames. He […]